Private Detective Man Arrested with Perscription Pills in Laurel County

Police in Laurel County arrest a man with dozens of prescription pills in a hotel room with a 17-year-old boy.

A complaint for unusual activity lead police to James Davis. Police learned that Davis received at least 200 prescription pills on Thursday. At the time of his arrest Saturday, Davis only had 25 pills remaining.

Motel staff says there were a lot of people coming and going from his room. Davis claims he is a patient at a pain clinic in Tennessee. He was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and endangering the welfare of a minor.